Danuta Whetton
About Danuta Whetton
Danuta Whetton serves as the Manager and Deputy Manager of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Alinea International in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, a position she has held since 2018. She holds a Master's degree in International Development from The University of Manchester and has extensive experience in program management and funding mechanisms.
Work at Alinea International
Danuta Whetton has been serving as Manager / Deputy Manager, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Alinea International since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the proposal development process, which includes tracking funding opportunities, managing bid capture teams, and reviewing technical and financial proposals. She leads outreach and engagement with key branches of Global Affairs Canada, including Bilateral, Partnerships, International Security, and Global Issues. Her work supports head office and overseas recruitment efforts, including conducting interviews and onboarding new staff.
Education and Expertise
Danuta Whetton holds a Masters of Arts in International Development: Poverty, Conflict and Reconstruction from The University of Manchester, where she studied from 2007 to 2008. She also participated in an International Exchange Program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong from 2006 to 2007, focusing on Political Economy, Global Politics, and Mandarin. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa between 2003 and 2007. In 2011, she obtained a Certificate in Livelihoods and Markets from St. Francis Xavier University.
Background
Danuta Whetton has a diverse professional background in international development and policy analysis. Prior to her current role at Alinea International, she worked at the Canadian Hunger Foundation as Program Manager / Officer from 2010 to 2015 and at Canadian Feed The Children as Program Manager / Technical Advisor from 2015 to 2018. Her earlier experience includes positions at Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) Canada, where she served as a Political Officer and Policy Analyst.
Achievements
Danuta Whetton has extensive experience with various funding mechanisms, including Unsolicited Proposals and Peace & Stabilization Operations Program Proposals. She provides support on funding opportunities with secondary institutional donors such as the UK Foreign Commonwealth Office, European Commission, and World Bank. Her leadership in proposal development and engagement with Global Affairs Canada has contributed to the successful management of strategic partnerships and funding initiatives.